Ancramdale 30s bands

Do you love listening to Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra? How about Benny Goodman & His Orchestra? If so, then you’ll love our selection of 30s Bands here on GigMasters. Modeled after the original bands of the decade, these groups can be hired for private gigs in the Ancramdale, NY area.

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Randy has played piano, sax, and sang for over 20 years! His groups can provide a variety of musical entertainment, from solo piano to quartet/quintet groups for a variety of settings. All ensemble members have been formally trained on their instrument(s) and have at least 6 years of professional experience. We strive, at minimum, to meet our clients' expectations in both our performance and fulfillment of the musical genre in which we perform. The Randy Kemp Trio have played all over the...(more)

Metropolitan Hot Club is a Gypsy Jazz group that plays Hot Swing of the 30s and 40s. Steeped in the gypsy jazz tradition, the group celebrates the music made popular by legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. An impressive repertoire of period music along with newer favorites and a growing body of original compositions makes for an unforgetable listening experience.
Metropolitan Hot Club is available for concerts, private events, weddings, club dates,...(more)

The O-Tones is a hot Swing and Motown band from Western Massachusetts. With three singers as the core of the band, The O-Tones will melt your hearts with their powerful three-part vocals. Whether they're singing their rendition of a 1940's swing tune, or belting out a Motown number, Ann Percival, Anand Nayak, and Mary Witt make each song they sing a hit. In addition to blending their tones as harmony singers, they are each extremely compelling solo singers. From sentimental ballads to upbeat...(more)

Steve's dream of becoming a vocalist began at a very young age as he was sifting through his mother's 78 RPM records. She had quite a varied collection of talented vocalists, but it was soon clear that Steve's favorite was Frank Sinatra. To Steve, Sinatra was the ultimate storyteller. He communicated the essence of life to each individual listener like no singer had done before. Today, Steve retells the stories that Sinatra explored, conjuring the essence of the great master of the Songbook...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Hartford, CT area. We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties!
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"We booked The Gatsby Gang for our Speakeasy-themed wedding, and we couldn't even have dreamed how perfectly they would set the tone for our ceremony and reception. Many guests asked where we found...(more)

The NY Western Swing All-Stars use their unique instrumentation to explore that infectious and incredibly diverse set of styles that came together in the 1930's to become known as "western swing." Is it country music? Is it swing music? Yes and yes!
The NY Western Swing All-Stars have appeared at Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Folk Festival, Bayou & Boogie Festival, Princeton Jazz Festival, Stone Barns Harvest Fest, as well as countless weddings, BBQ's, pig roasts, corporate picnics, and...(more)

Banjo Nickaru and Western Scooches specialize in Country, Bluegrass, old timey, Western Swing, 20s/30s, traditional jazz, music of New Orleans, blues, tin pan, ragtime, world music & dance. We also play an eclectic mix of traditional genres, Blues, Gullah Geechee & World Music. We take genre & song requests.
Our band members have performed at such NYC venues as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, 55 Bar & around the world, including Japan, Spain, Brasil, Sweden, St. Kitts, Bermuda, Israel,...(more)

A full, emotive voice that sounds remarkably self-assured"
- Wall Street Journal
After Hours is a 20s/30s/Jazz band who are incomparable!! Consisting of 4-7 of the best musicians in NYC, led by Hannah Gill. "Hannah Gill has that type of low, breathy and incredibly expressive voice that just draws you in... and keeps you there. What a voice. What a voice. What a voice!"- NonHollywood Top 50. After Hours covers classic material from the 1920s through the 1930s, and any requests you may...(more)

The Crescent City Ramblers will light up your party, or special event, with classic, upbeat Dixieland music! Bring your guests a little taste of New Orleans, with the sounds of The Big Easy!
The Ramblers will entertain your guests with great old Dixie tunes, such as: "When the Saints Go Marchin' In", "Bourbon Street Parade", "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans", and "Muskrat Ramble". The band will have your guests tapping their toes, up dancing, and having a great...(more)

Doreen Grimaldi and her band, Down A Fifth, are a group of talented and professional musicians who have appeared in venues in and around the New York area. Our group plays a mix of jazz, swing, bossa novas, blues, R& B, and pop tunes, and is sure to be a welcome addition to any party or event that you are planning. We can provide a small duo or trio for a cocktail party or private event, or you can book our full band which includes vocalist, saxophone/flutist, keyboardist, stand-up bassist,...(more)

The James Zeller Quintet's music is a fantastic blend of vintage Jazz and American songbook classics from the 1920's-50's. Swinging renditions of the hits of artists from Louis Armstrong to Frank Sinatra to Dean Martin will have your guests smiling, dancing and singing along. Check out our video, come see us live at one of our weekly NYC gigs, and contact us today about your event! We're happy to send a detailed description of how we can help make your occasion truly special.
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Afterglow is the perfect union of timeless jazz standards, the American Songbook, Golden Age swing and bossa-nova. Set against a backdrop of classic old-Hollywood glam, Afterglow serves up sultry vintage music to set just the right mood for your wedding, private party or corporate event.
Featuring the sweet and sensuous vocals of international chanteuse and film actress Erika Smith and the vibrant, versatile and classically trained guitarist Jeff Latz, Afterglow can adapt to your specific...(more)

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Gin Fizz brings you the sparkling sounds of the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s. From hot jazz to sultry ballads to French swing, Gin Fizz plays these vintage gems with hip, youthful exuberance, while capturing the romance of a bygone era. This band of virtuoso musicians is sure to delight music lovers both young and old with their warm and vibrant renditions of these captivating tunes.
The elegant and sophisticated...(more)

Some of the hottest jazz players on the East Coast - veterans of the Woody Allen band at Michael's Pub and the Red Onion band at the Cajun - can turn your special event into a happening bursting with great music, rhythm and energy. They bring the pulse of old New Orleans to life...from the sounds of Louis Armstrong and King Oliver to the excitement of Chicago during the Jazz Age. Everything from the great traditional jazz standards and swing tunes to ballads and blues will get dancers dancing...(more)

We are professional musicians with the warmth of family, bringing good vibrations and creative music to any event. This wife/husband run group can include up to 4 family members, all established musicians who have performed internationally in Tokyo Japan, Lebanon, Italy, Spain, Russia, Brasil, Canada, across the U.S..
We have also performed at The Bermuda Guitar Festival, The Cape Cod Jazz Festival, Hot Steamed Jazz Festival, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Weekenders in...(more)

Bedlam Swing is New York City's premier Jazz and Swing ensemble performing regularly at many of Manhattan's most prestigious locations including, The Waldorf Astoria, The Pierre, The Knickerbocker Hotel, as well as at numerous weddings, art galleries, and private parties throughout the Tri-State area.
Through our own innovative blend of 1930's Swing, Traditional European Folk and classic American Jazz, you're guaranteed a musical experience that will grace any occasion, enhance your...(more)

NYC's hottest swing sensation, Double Down, channels the good old days of popular music; but with a modern twist. From Frank Sinatra, to Bobby Darin, to Sammy Davis Jr, Double Down swings the heck out of everything. Vocalist John Kozan will have you teary eyed, swingin', and rollin' with laughter as this band takes on the songs of yesteryear, with a few surprises along the way. Double Down will do your requests, set up a smaller band for the cocktail hour, and keep your guests jump, jive, and...(more)

One of the world's most recognized, high-energy, fun big band with swing personality George Gee at the helm. Have traveled nationally and internationally entertaining music lovers in all types of special events. From Ozzy Osbourne's 50th Birthday Bash in Beverly Hills to a corporate celebration with Bill Cosby at Disneyworld to a swingin' Lindyhop Party at The Hollywood Palladium to celebrity weddings to the Main Stage at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing to a command performance for...(more)

The 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra performs classic big band music from the Swing Era. It consists primarily of talented musicians in their twenties, just like the famous swing bands of the 1930s-40s. A 9-piece version is also available.(more)

It's that Old Hollywood sound and feel you have been looking for-- but with an East Coast flair. Classic standards from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s. And let's not forget the Rat Pack Era of the 1960s. Frank, Dean, Bing, Nat 'King' Cole, Mel Tormé, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble, the Rat Pack and so many more. Whether you're planning a Great Gatsby party or Rat Pack Casino Night Warren and his incredible cast of vintage jazz artists have you covered. He performs this...(more)

"Jolie Môme" brings you the music of Edith Piaf and other renowned singers of the "chanson réaliste" era, with hits from the 1920's through the 1950's. The sound of the accordion gives a very Parisian atmosphere and complements the songbird vocals of French-Canadian born Myriam.
Her repertoire includes chanson réaliste, java, musette and French jazz. Myriam is also fluent in English and can add American standards upon request. "Jolie Môme" will bring a touch of sophistication, romance and...(more)

I have been playing in a variety of assortments over the years and perform with hot bluegrass bands and swing bands as well as doing duets, trios of bluegrass or swing jazz instrumentation as well. I work with instrumentalists as well as vocalists so can put together just the right combination for many events and have also played music for contra dances and square dances working with callers. Feel free to youtube me and see a few of the line ups I have worked with.
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Bluegrass Band from
Hastings on Hudson,
NY (74 miles from Ancramdale, NY)

*SPECIAL $500 BOOKING DISCOUNT* If you book a Holiday Event with us before November 1, 2016, we will discount $500 off the price of a quartet or larger ensemble.
The Elysium Jazz Band plays music from the golden age of jazz of the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's. The band brings a touch of elegance and grace to the great vintage repertoires of American, French and Brazilian song.
The Elysium Jazz Band continues the fantastically rich tradition of the classic jazz era. Audiences from across...(more)